‘Good as Hell’ hitmaker Lizzo found herself catching hell after music lovers got a whiff of her new song ‘Grrrls’ released last Friday (June 10).

The tune, which serves as the follow-up to her current Hot 100 top 5 hit ‘About Damn Time,’ has been the center of controversy for many people with disabilities (and their supporters) for containing the word ‘spaz’ – a phrase considered to be an ‘ableist slur’ that derives from the word ‘spastic’ and describes someone who has difficulty controlling their muscles (a la like those coping with the effects of cerebral palsy).

When Liz (born Melissa Jefferson) got wind of the commentary, she took to Instagram Monday (June 13) to weigh in.

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Issa Rae is set to heat up screens this summer with her brand new show, ‘Rap Sh!t.’

Serving as the ‘Insecure’ maestra’s newest creation, this series chronicles the story of two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion).

Reuniting to form a Rap group, they’re tasked with navigating layered lives, complex dynamics, Black womanhood, and a music world that is both alluring and ruthless.

As reported, Hip-Hop duo the City Girls are on-board as co-executive producers.

Ahead of its debut on HBO Max on July 21, check out the freshly unleashed first-look trailer…

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Diddy has duly received many honors in his time and that trajectory continues in 2022. Because the media mogul has been unveiled as this year’s recipient of the Lifetime Achievement salute at the BET Awards. 

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John Legend looks set to heat up the summer with his grown and groove-led new single ‘Dope.’

The track serves as the EGOT winner’s lead release from his incoming eighth studio album – which will be his first for new label Republic.

Legend is joined by JID on the jam, the video for which was unwrapped moments ago.

The pair turn up in earnest at a retro-flavored house party, bringing the Ian Kirkpatrick and Ryan Tedder-produced track to life anew.

Watch them in action after the jump where the Christian Breslauer-directed video visual awaits…

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Post Malone is heading out on the road!

The 3x Diamond-certified superstar is set to shine on the live circuit with his freshly announced ‘Twelve Carat Tour.’

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There has been several notable collaborations already this year and it appears as though there is another big one on the way.

Case in point, Ella Mai and Babyface are the latest superstars to team up for a new song.

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Harry Styles finally has some competition.

Case in point, he and Kate Bush are now battling it out for the #1 single in the United Kingdom.

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BTS is no stranger to conquering the charts around the world.

This time around, it appears as though they will do it again with their latest release entitled ‘Proof.’

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Bad Bunny‘s chart domination continues.

For, the Latin music superstar has just achieved a major chart feat.

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Jennifer Hudson has done it!

The multi-hyphenate talent has earned coveted EGOT status after scoring a huge win at the Tony Awards 2022. 

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 14th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is continuing to bring the heat.

Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Marlo, Drew, Sheree, and newcomer Sanya Richards-Ross will be serving up on episode 7 / season 14?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out below…

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Filming is well underway for season 7 of the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac.’

The ladies have jetted off to Mexico and making no secret of it.

For, they’ve been serving up hearty helpings of Black Girl Magic all weekend.

RHOP’s Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, Candiace Dillard, and Mia Thornton pose it up together, while fellow cast mates Karen Huger and Gizelle Bryant also showed up and showed out.

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